Reach Forklifts
In the majority of distribution facilities or warehouse environments, overall space is normally limited. If you could get a machinery to operate in smaller aisles and spaces, the more storage space a company will be able manage. Thus, particular equipment has been designed to be utilized in extremely narrow aisles so that space and efficiency could be maximized.
Reach Trucks
The specific reach lift truck has a mast that extends away from the body of the forklift. It normally is attached with a scissor mechanism. When the scissor is compacted or drawn in, the forklift becomes much narrower compared to the typical forklift.
Operator Position
Reach trucks are designed so the driver can stand while in operation of the machine. This is a contrast to the standard lift truck where the driver is normally sitting. The standing operation area lessens the amount of room required for the driver compartment, enabling the equipment to achieve an even smaller profile overall.
Space Saving
Aisle-ways could be made as narrow as 7 feet with a reach truck. Nearly all standard lift trucks require a minimum aisle space of about 11 feet; therefore, using a reach truck provides roughly a savings of 5 feet per aisle. When the warehouse is leased by the square foot basis, this is a large amount of space.
Unique Controls
Normally, a reach truck is steered using a rotating lever located beside the operator on a platform. There is one more lever utilized to control forward and reverse, the mast as well as for extending the mast. These controls are somewhat different compared to standard forklift controls.
Load Capacity
Normally, the load capacity for a reach truck is less than that of a regular lift truck, depending on the model. This is mainly because of the machine's narrow design, which can cause a really high center of gravity. When the load is raised and the mast is extended fully, this is actually true.